Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support. We currently manage over 6,000 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £80million and a development programme that will deliver around 400new affordable homes each year.

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen fora full time and a part time Assistant Support Worker to join our team at one of our adapted homes providing supported living for eight individuals with learning disabilities, some of whom also have physical disabilities, in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you`ll support service users with their day to day needs to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. This will involve assisting individuals with:

personal care needs mealtimes and social activities attending appointments and maintaining their health and well-being promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning support in any other areas of their daily living. As an Assistant Support Worker, you`ll follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a highly effective service that meets each individual`s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.

You must hold a full UK Driving licence.

About You

You`ll be a caring and enthusiastic individual with a `can-do` attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understanding the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. Desired qualities will include:

Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care. Previous experience as an Assistant Support Worker is desirable but not essential. Ability to work shifts as part of a rota system, including some weekend and bank holiday working Teamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services we provide, as is a clear commitment to equality and diversity Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment to our service users, we offer a considerable benefits package. This includes:

Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year, plus statutory bank holidays, rising with service (pro rata for part time hours)

£17,082 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract and £10,248 pa for a 22.5 hour a week contract plus overtime and bonuses available on top of your basic salary

Full time and part time hours available

Comprehensive training and development support from day one with the opportunity to gain a recognised vocational qualification

Regular support from your line manager and colleagues

Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance

Monthly attendance bonus

Annual salary and cost of living review

Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing

Workplace pension scheme

Life assurance of three times your annual salary

Fully paid DBS

Friendly and supportive team environment

Employee assistance helpline

Mileage paid for car usage

Structured rota so you know your work pattern in advance

Access to a free gym at Head Office, Hemel Hempstead

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please apply below.

Closing Date: Sunday 12th May 2019

Interview Date: Thursday 16th May 2019

In accordance with CQC regulations, appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory DBS, reference and medical checks.

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